The Civil Air Patrol Magic City Composite Squadron kicked off its first weekend in a three-part, annual Search and Rescue training series on Friday, Oct. 2. Eighteen cadets, seven adult CAP volunteer members, guest educators and classic North Dakota weather all showed up in full force. Over ...
The rising cost of technology software gave the Minot City Council pause at its Monday, Oct. 5, meeting. During Monday’s meeting, the council approved a development agreement with Minot State University, agreed to a change to its snow removal ordinance and considered a new software contract. The contract for updated asset management, permitting and licensing software and a second contract for the city’s public-facing portal together are expected to increase from $129,409 this year to $198,708 by 2029, according to information provided to the council. City Engineer Lance Meyer and ...
VOLTAIRE – U.S. Highway 52 will temporarily close Monday, Oct. 12, at the rail crossing west of Voltaire to accommodate repairs. A signed detour route will be in place to guide traffic around the closure. The highway is expected to reopen on Monday, Oct. 19, barring any unexpected delays. The North Dakota Department of Transportation reminds motorists to pay attention, follow the signed detour and be aware of traffic congestion.
A Veterans Stand Down will be held Thursday, Oct. 15, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Armed Forces Reserve Center, 3420 2nd St. NE, north of the Minot International Airport. The event will have about 60 vendors. Services provided will include veterans benefits, health care, legal services, counseling, housing assistance, blood pressure screening, hygiene items, flu shots and employment assistance. Lunch will be provided. If possible, veterans attending should bring their DD214, VA card or driver's license with "V" designation as proof of veteran status.
BISMARCK – The North Dakota Department of Commerce has announced it is accepting applications to Investment for Technology until Nov. 9. LIFT is an innovation loan fund that supports technology advancement by providing financing for commercialization of intellectual property within the state of North Dakota. Loan funds are designed to enhance capacity and, to the extent possible, leverage state, federal and private sources of funding. Commerce works with the Bank of North Dakota to manage and administer the loan fund. LIFT loan terms include no interest for the first three years ...
Randi Monley of the Minot Public Library has been named 2026 Librarian of the Year by the North Dakota Library Association. Monley has served the City of Minot for 13 years as Minot Public Library Children’s librarian. She has implemented popular children’s programming including READ Dogs, Smart Start and Kindness Knights. “Randi’s motto has been to ‘see kids for who they are where they are’ and our community has seen the fruits of those efforts,” Minot Public Library Director Josh Pikka said. “She also envisioned the recent remodel for the Children’s Library, as well ...
